How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY040 - Warehouse request does not contain destination location of type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Warehouse request does not contain destination location of type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY040 - Warehouse request does not contain destination location of type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY040 indicates that a warehouse request does not contain a destination location of the specified type. This error typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when processing warehouse tasks or deliveries.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Destination Location: The warehouse request may not have a destination location defined, or the defined location does not match the expected type (e.g., storage type, picking area, etc.).
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the warehouse management settings, such as incorrect settings for the warehouse process types or the destination location types.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the location master data not being properly maintained.
  
  
  Warehouse Process Type: The warehouse process type associated with the warehouse request may not be configured to handle the specific destination location type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Warehouse Request: Review the warehouse request to ensure that it has a valid destination location defined. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in EWM and checking the details of the warehouse request.
  
  
  Verify Location Type: Ensure that the destination location specified in the warehouse request is of the correct type. You may need to check the configuration of the location types in the system.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the warehouse process types and ensure that they are set up correctly to handle the destination location types you are working with.
  
  
  Maintain Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the locations is correctly maintained. This includes checking the location master data for any missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the configuration of warehouse processes and location types.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools to trace the process and identify where the error is occurring in the system.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in EWM, such as /SCWM/PRDI for inbound deliveries or /SCWM/PRDO for outbound deliveries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to EWM configuration and warehouse processes to better understand how to manage warehouse requests and locations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.